Chatham driver with learner's permit ends up with charges

CHATHAM — A driver with a learner’s permit decided to drive around Chatham on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and ended up with a host of charges against him.
According to police, an officer saw a Jeep Cherokee being operated in a careless manner on Lum Avenue at about 11:36 p.m. When the officer tried to catch up to the car, the driver pulled into a driveway on Oliver Street.

The driver appeared to be getting ready to run away, when the car began rolling out of the driveway towards the street. Even though the driver tried to stop the car, it rolled into the street and hit the patrol car.

The driver was identified as a 16-year-old from Ramsey who was visiting in the area. He was charged with: careless driving, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving a vehicle with fictitious plates and driving in violation of his learner’s permit restrictions.

No injuries were reported and both cars were towed from the scene. The youngster was released to a family member pending further court action.